Aeluma FY2026: $56M Cash, $9.2M Net Loss, and $30M CHIPS LOI
ALMU sits 24% above its 52-week low of $10.24 on elevated volume (2.6× avg).
Summary
Aeluma reported FY2026 results with a $9.2M net loss but a strong $56M cash position, raised $20.1M via ATM, and highlighted a $30M CHIPS LOI and $5.3M in new contracts.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · ALMU
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FY2026 Net Loss Widens to $9.2M
Full-year revenue was $4.5M versus $4.7M prior year; net loss grew to $9.2M from $3.0M, driven by strategic hiring and manufacturing readiness investments.
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Cash Position Bolstered to $56M
Aeluma raised $20.1M in net proceeds from 830,484 shares at an average price of $24.87 under its existing ATM program, bringing cash to $56.0M at June 30, 2026.
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CHIPS LOI for up to $30M
Signed a non-binding letter of intent with the Department of Commerce CHIPS R&D Office for up to $30 million to accelerate photonics development for AI and advanced computing.
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Six New Contracts Totaling $5.3M
Executed contracts including awards from NASA and the U.S. Navy, advancing photodetector, laser, and quantum technology development.
Analysis · ALMU · Manufacturing
Aeluma's fiscal 2026 results show a widening net loss of $9.2 million on $4.5 million in revenue, but the company holds $56 million in cash after raising $20.1 million through its ATM program at an average price of $24.87 per share. The cash position provides runway for scaling manufacturing and team growth, while the signed CHIPS LOI for up to $30 million and new contracts with NASA and the U.S. Navy support the commercialization pivot. The annual meeting date of November 19, 2026, with a September 26 proposal deadline, is a near-term governance milestone.
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At the time of this filing, ALMU was trading at $12.69 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $258.7M. The 52-week trading range was $10.24 to $31.79. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.